US Bridges

FM 3253 over Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Pr 33 · Structure no. 232150334701002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3253 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 3253 over Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3253
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI NW of Pr 33
RouteState Highway 3253
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82484, -98.65974
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3253 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FM 3253 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3253 over Draw carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3253 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3253 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.